PGIM - Investment Analyst, Portfolio Analysis Group

Prudential Financial•Newark, NJ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

PGIM’s Portfolio Analysis Group (PAG) partners with investment teams to provide analytics and insights supporting portfolio construction, risk monitoring, performance analysis, and investment decision-making. The PAG Analyst Program is a three-year rotational program offering broad exposure across asset classes, investment strategies, and portfolio management teams. Analysts complete one-year rotations across PAG and select partner teams, building a foundation in portfolio analytics and gaining experience across the investment process. Core rotations may include General Account, Investment Grade, High Yield, Emerging Markets, US/Global Rates & Hedge Fund, Structured Products, and Multi-Sector. Satellite rotations may include CLO Structuring, Structured Products Research, and Investment Risk Management. The incoming analyst will begin aligned with the Structured Products / Asset-Based Finance (ABF) team, working closely with Portfolio Managers and other investment partners. The role analyzes portfolio positioning and performance, monitors risk and client objectives, and delivers insights that support day-to-day portfolio management. The position uses a hybrid work model: three days per week in the Newark, New Jersey office and two days remotely.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in investment management, financial services, portfolio or risk analytics, research, or a related analytical field.
Proficiency with Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across investment, risk, research, and technology teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with investment and data analytics tools such as Bloomberg, Aladdin, SQL, and Python.
Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced investment environment.
Exposure to coding best practices, including documentation, version control, testing, peer review, and writing maintainable code.
Pursuit of the CFA designation or an MBA.

Responsibilities

Analyze portfolio positioning relative to benchmarks, client objectives, risk parameters, and investment goals; identify exposure changes and opportunities to improve portfolio alignment.
Produce portfolio analytics and performance attribution to explain investment results and inform portfolio management decisions.
Incorporate client guidelines, investment objectives, and risk tolerances into portfolio monitoring, scenario analysis, and portfolio management workflows.
Partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Risk Managers, Quantitative teams, Credit Research, Client Advisory, technology partners, and senior PAG team members.
Support timely market, portfolio, and client analyses.
Improve recurring reports, analytical tools, and repeatable processes.

Benefits

Market-competitive base salary and potential yearly bonus.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and leaves of absence, including parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs, including up to $1,600 per year in reimbursement for items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources for parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit for approved degree enrollment and accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing shares to be purchased at 85% of the lower of the beginning or end purchase-period price.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and relevant factors.